Astrobiology

Where Mars Hid Its Water for Centuries

A new model developed by UT Austin researchers uncovers how water on early Mars disappeared — not into the sky, but beneath the surface. This hidden reservoir might be key to understanding Mars’ lost oceans and future habitability.

NASA’s Europa Probe Just Opened Its Eyes in UV

NASA’s Europa Clipper mission just captured its first ultraviolet light, marking the beginning of a journey to uncover whether Jupiter’s icy moon Europa could support life.

Cosmic Kaleidoscope: SPHEREx Unveils the Universe’s Hidden Palette

Step into a universe bursting with color and discovery as NASA’s SPHEREx telescope maps the cosmos in unprecedented detail, revealing secrets from the dawn of time to the building blocks of life.

Chemotaxis: A New Tool in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Scientists have developed a novel method to detect potential alien microorganisms by observing their movement toward specific chemicals, offering a promising approach for future space missions.

Luca: The Ancient Progenitor of All Life on Earth

New insights into the last universal common ancestor (LUCA) shed light on the origins of life on Earth and its potential existence elsewhere in the universe.

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